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Graduations Of God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2012

There is a progression of how we see and know God. He is A God (creator, etc.); then he becomes THE God (of others, Abraham, etc.); then he is MY God (personal relationship); finally he is OUR God (a community of believers).

1. HS Grads: • You have been in school now for 2160 days. • You have spent 12,960 hours in classes. • That translates into 777,600 minutes. • So far you’ve lived approximately 18 years. • You’ve been around 216 months. • You have been breathing 936 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Models For Motherhood

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

A Mother's Day sermon looking at Rebecca

There are several Christian authors I enjoy reading. One of them is Chuck Swindoll. Swindoll once wrote something I found very interesting. He tells about a book he discovered on his bookshelf one day. It was a book he had never read. I understand about books being on my shelf I have never read, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

£480,000

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 18, 2014

Why have I given this sermon this title? And could God have given you more gifts, skills and abilities than you realise?

So - I am in my car sitting at the traffic lights, I rev the engine,the traffic lights are red, orange, GREEN. I take the break off, foot on the accelerator… and go no where. Can you guess why? [take answers] The car is not in gear. You can have a perfect car that can do 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

What is it we really treasure? Money, possessions or Christ?

February 1, 2009 Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 A man decides he’s going to pay off his credit card. He owes $7,500 and believes God does not want him to be in debt, so he decides he’ll cut up the card and pay off the $7,500 by making the minimum monthly payment until it’s gone. Your question — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

You're Richer Than You Think

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007

The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

“YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Silent Phones Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 23, 2007

What you need or want just be patient and wait on God to call you.

You remember last lesson we talked about David and how he defeated Goliath. David helped us learn how to defeat our giants. You remember? - Face them head on - Get to the head of the problem - Be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Do not be scared - Keep your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passionate Pursuit Part 4 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The third purpose of spiritual growth is that it gives us firm footing.

There are two reasons why we wear shoes. One is function, the other is fashion. Of course, there are shoes with a mix of both. But, every pair of shoes has a number one reason for being. Now, I will show pictures of shoes and you tell me whether it is for function or for fashion. [Show the shoes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 10:17

Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020

During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 2:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Save Yourselves From This Wicked Generation!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2024

The greatest altar call in the Book of Acts ended with a plea for people to take immediate action to save themselves. 3,000 responded. It's time for modern preachers to go back to bringing people to a decision & telling them the alternative.

“SAVE YOURSELVES FROM THIS WICKED GENERATION!” Acts 2:36-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Louie and his wife were listening to the radio when they heard the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street." So Louie got up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Confident To Serve?

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jul 7, 2020

Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-8. What is the starting point for Christian service?

Today’s gospel reading is probably very familiar to you. If you attended Sunday school as a child, it is a Bible story that is popular to tell children. But familiarity can create blindness. In our familiarity with something, we can fail to see what is there. I enjoyed studying to prepare this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Ligaments Of The Church

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 27, 2022

with a worldwide Pandemic plaguing us for the past two years, our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family of rich relationships.

Ligaments of the Church Ephesians 4:12-16 Have you ever thought much about ligaments? You know what I am talking about, right? Ligaments. …the things that hold our skeletal system together. Ligaments are the super strong fibrous connectors that hold our bones together. They are different from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Hold Fast

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 8, 2022

This is a warning to hold on to your salvation, to value it and to not turn away

“Hold Fast” Hebrews 10:26-31 In the Spring of 1924: Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him: Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plans Vs Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 6:6-8. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 6:6-8 “God’s Plans vs Our Circumstances” Pastor John Bright Exodus 6 “6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Exodus 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist